November 6: The days grow long… “Autumn Leaves” by Joseph Kosma in 1945 with original lyrics by Jacques Prévert in French (original French title: “Les Feuilles mortes”), and later by Johnny Mercer in English. Sung here by Natalie Cole. LYRICS & CHORDS Natalie’s dad Nat King Cole singing it on SPOTIFY (Natalie Cole’s version isn’t on there, for some reason?)
Category Archives: General Music
Song of the Day: November 5
November 5: We were happy with the joy the day would bring… “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 4
November 4: There’s never a wish better than this… “100 Years” by Five For Fighting. Thirty years ago, you asked me out for dinner; so glad I said “yes”. Also, happy birthday to Julie Horowitz. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 3
November 3: Keep exploring… “Surprise Yourself” by Jack Garratt (heard on The Big Leap). Congratulations to all who ran for office yesterday, whether you won or lost; I am so impressed by all who put themselves out there. THANK YOU! Also, happy birthday to Lisa Lewis! OFFICIAL VIDEO LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 2
SHOW YOU CARE! WHAT TIME ARE YOU VOTING TODAY?? November 2: Does anybody really care? “Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago (written and sung by Robert Lamm)
Song of the Day: November 1
IT’S ALMOST TIME TO VOTE! November 1: Together at last… “Twilight Time” sung by The Platters with lyrics by Buck Ram and music by the Three Suns (Morty Nevins, Al Nevins, and Artie Dunn). Happy Birthday (and thanks for the song suggestion) to Karen Lewis! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 31
TRICK OR TREAT THEN VOTE! October 31: You better stop the things that you do… “I Put A Spell On You” written by Screamin’ Joe Hawkins and sung by Nina_Simone. Happy Birthday to Stan Lewis! xo Thinking about Stanley Becker, too. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 30
HOW ARE YOU GETTING TO THE POLLING PLACE SO YOU CAN VOTE? Drivin’ in her SUV… “90 Pound Suburban Housewife” by birthday girl and multi-talented songwriter, singer, activist Suzanne Sheridan! No lyric video today, but here’s a LIVE VERSION so you can sing along with Suzanne and Rozanne (they’ll teach you the chorus). SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 29
FILL YOUR BUCKET: MAKE PLANS TO VOTE! October 29: Can’t stop love… “Suds In The Bucket” sung by Sara Evans and written by Billy Montana and Tammy Wagoner. Happy Birthday to Anne Parise and Debbie Wennett! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 28
HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN AND VOTE! October 28: I’m far, but I’m not gone…. “Darlin’ Hold On” by Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers with Shelby Lynne. Happy Birthday to Meg Pomeroy Hurdman and Marilyn Becker and thanks to Ann Sisto for the song suggestion. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY